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Digitized audiovisual material

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segment about Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and Stratosphere, 1993 November 17

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File

Scope and Contents

Local news channel anchors discuss Bob Stupak's sale of Vegas World and the Stratosphere to Lyle Berman/Grand Casinos amid financial troubles with the Stratosphere construction; Lyle Berman comments on the sale throughout the various clips

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segment about the "Big Shot" ride on top the Stratosphere, 1996 February 24

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File

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Ribbon cutting of the "Big Shot" ride atop the Stratosphere Tower with Bob Stupak and Lyle Berman present. The two then test the ride along with other casino employees and you hear reactions from those on the ride.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segments about Stratosphere's financial losses after opening in April 1996, 1996 August 22

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File

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Local news anchors discuss Grand Casinos seeking financial assistance and new marketing strategies for the Stratosphere Tower after $11 million dollars in financial losses after opening; exterior and interior views of the newly opened Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segments about Stratosphere's adjusted gaming odds to attract more customers: video, 1996 September 27 to 1996 September 29

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File

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Local news anchors discuss the Stratosphere's need to change gaming odds on roulette, craps, and blackjack, as well as open new games due to financial losses. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segment about the gaming industry as it relates to the economy: video, 1996 August 07

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File

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Local news anchors discuss the gaming industry as a growth area in the stock market; includes interview clips with Stephen Bollenbach of Hilton Hotels, Charles Mathewson, and Morris Symson. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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"1995 Year in Review": video, 1995 December 31

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File

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Highlights the following hotels and experiences opening, beginning planning, or implosion: Hard Rock hotel; monorail between Bally's and MGM; Texas Station; Fremont Street Experience; Bellagio, New York-New York; Monte Carlo; Paris Las Vegas; Stratosphere; Landmark implosion. Second half covers unions, Bob Stupak, Huntridge Theater; large fires; tragic evets; Landmark implosion; Fremont Street Experience. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segment on high winds causing damage to Las Vegas, Nevada buildings: video, 1993 February 20

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File

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors discuss the high winds in Las Vegas and how it has affected local residents, resulting in traffic accidents and power outages; anchors interview local residents, Nevada Power, and Metro. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segments about high winds pausing progress of Stratosphere's crane removal: video, 1993 September 10 to 1993 September 12

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File

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors discuss eminent removal of the crane damaged in the Stratosphere fire, and investigation into the cause of the fire; shots of the damaged crane and building are shown; discussion of the high winds pausing the crane removal and investigation. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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News segments about the Luxor and Stratosphere Tower construction-related fires: video, 1993 September 13 to 1993 September 14

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File

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors discuss the high winds pausing work on the Stratosphere tower after the 1993 fire; shots of the damaged crane and building are shown; Perini Construction company's ties to the Luxor and Stratosphere Tower fires. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

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Bob Stupak Professional Papers

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